Margaret Thatcher was a radical who refused to accept the conventional wisdom and went against the traditions of her own party. She was a non-conformist in religion and politics, and believed strongly in duty and service. Whether or not you agree with her policies, she applied them with conviction and a sense of moral purpose. "To be a Pilgrim" seems in many ways to sum up her attitudes.

I was also surprised to read on Facebook that "I Vow to Thee My Country" is considered a socialist anthem. It seems to me to be about the sort of nationalist patriotism that the left usually deplores.

The simple fact is that hymns like these mean different things to different people. They are part of all our culture - you cannot claim sole rights over them.